How much does the CDCP cover? Will my dental care be free?

No. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not offer free dental care. It's a government dental benefit that assists in covering a portion of your dental expenses. Patients may be responsible for paying the remaining costs that are not covered.

Patient co-payments under the CDCP are determined based on their adjusted family net income:

• No co-payment for CDCP benefits if your adjusted annual family net income is under $70,000.
• A 40% co-payment for CDCP benefits if your adjusted annual family net income falls between $70,000 and $79,999.
• A 60% co-payment for CDCP benefits if your adjusted annual family net income ranges from $80,000 to $89,999.

Smile Horizons Dental Arts will bill our usual and standard fees. Apart from the potential co-payment, patients may also be required to cover any portion of our usual fees not covered by the CDCP.

Prior to scheduling your dental appointment, discuss the treatment costs with Dr. Aatika Ahmed , including any expenses not covered by the CDCP.